Francisco Romo

Experience

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  Fundación Superación Pobreza

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

  Tutor and Assistant Teacher

  Assistant teacher and tutor of primary school students in social vulnerability schools. The main functions and achievements were:• Provide educational support to students.• Assistance in preparing tests and exams for students.• Provide counseling and emotional support to students at social risk• A constant academic performance record was kept throughout the school year and this information was applied to make improvements for students.• Reading was improved and reinforced in younger students, improving their reading skills. Show less

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  Rama Estudiantil IEEE USACH

  Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

  Director RR.PP. y Comunicaciones
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  IEEE USACH

  Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  Encargado de programar y planificar las actividades de la rama estudiantil IEEE USACH para el período 2013-2014, buscando de esta manera generar nuevos proyectos y aumentar el número de miembros activos.

  • Director de Actividades

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Vicepresidente

    Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
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  University of Santiago de Chile

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2014

  Math Tutor - PAIEP USACH (Inclusive Access, Equity and Continuity Program)

  Mathematics tutor for first-year engineering students of the University of Santiago de Chile. The main functions and achievements were:• Provide in-person educational support to engineering majors.• Assistance in preparing tests and exams for students• A constant academic performance record was maintained throughout the school semester and this information was applied to make improvements for students.

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  FDA Ingenieros

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Engineering Internship - C&I Engineer

  Professional engineering internship. In charge of activities such support experienced engineers in performance of assignments, shadowing actual operations which included:• Review Client's technical documentation and requirements.• Define engineering requirements.• Prepare technical documentation for instrumentation and systems requisitions and performing the technical evaluations such as instrument data sheets, drawings, P& Ids, I/O wiring diagrams. • Implement instrument detail design on P&ID's.• Prepare instrument material take-off. Show less

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  Siemens

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

  Bid Manager

  Responsible for creating and overseeing the bids on behalf of the Low and Medium Voltage System Team to gain contracts identifying opportunities related with the technology devising a successful strategy for winning a bid, knowing profit margins, and understanding the clients’ specific requirements, writing and checking proposals mainly with technology developed for mining industry in Chile. The main responsibilities were:• Working with key members of the project team and the client organization to obtain the information required to compile the bid.• Assessing and addressing the technical risks relating to the bid they are working on.• Managing budgets and tracking costs.• Negotiating with specialist suppliers, factories, and third-party contractors.• Responding to clients and stakeholders queries before, during and after the bid has been submitted related with the technical specifications in Low and Medium Voltage• After a successful bid, briefing the team who will carry out the project work, indicating schedule, times, and dates for every process. Show less

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  ESB Networks

  Apr 2022 - now

  Professional Engineer, managing studies for system improvements in the low voltage network in Ireland, reviewing and implementing innovative solutions. Milestone of 100 desktop studies written and delivered, including findings of the network and suggestion for improvements. • Support on the data analytics workstream, prioritising voltage-related issues and adoption of Low Carbon Technologies, establishing KPIs to track progress using PowerBI dashboards. Analysis and use of several datasets, such as Smart Meter data, MV/LV substations data, voltage complaints and GIS data. Managing internal projects align with the prioritisation and LV Planning tools, aiming to streamline processes. • Prioritisation and establishment of package planned System Improvement works to be carried out during the corresponding work programme. • Engagement with internal stakeholders and different Network Asset teams in support of introducing changes in the policies and design standards.• Continuous technical support to Delivery Assurance team on implementation and calculations required for design low voltage networks. • Participation in internal events, showcasing and promoting the electrification team.• Author of internal documentation (procedures and reports) to present the work of the LV Planning Team to accommodate electrification of heat and transport in the country, align with the Climate Action Plan (CAP) stablish in the strategy of the company. Training provided to different teams in usage of new Voltage Drop and SCL calculator for network design. • Co-author of external papers (CIRED) presenting the approach that ESB and the electrification team has been doing to prioritise and deliver the target sets. Show less

  • Power System Engineer

    Apr 2024 - now

  • LV Planning Engineer

    Apr 2022 - May 2024